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Retail
Elo Touchscreens Enable Brick-And-Mortar Reinvention
February 03, 2017

While much is made of online retail, most transactions still take place in-store. But even in physical retail, consumers are drawn to digital experiences. For merchants looking to keep up with consumer expectations in the digital age, in-store technologies have become key investments. Get the...

Blockchain / Distributed Ledger
Blockchain Tracker: Governments Trust In Blockchain
February 03, 2017

Setting and sticking to a budget can be difficult for anyone — and it’s even more so for the government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Instant Gratification Upends Logistics Industry
February 03, 2017

In today’s instant gratification age, the expectation on speedy services in retail has naturally progressed as fast as possible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Retail
Bridg Closes Marketing Loop For Restaurants, Retail
February 03, 2017

While online commerce has allowed eRetailers to source consumer data and to deliver targeted, personalized advertisements, physical retail has often lacked these capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Tracker: The Beat Goes On
February 03, 2017

Bitcoin’s value just broke $1,000. Again. And then went below. Again. Then up and down again. (Anyone else feeling seasick?) Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Macy’s In Early Sale Talks With Hudson Bay As CEO Steps Down
February 03, 2017

Macy’s long-term CEO Terry Lundgren will soon be stepping down from his position, as announced in the summer of last year. Lundgren has been in the role for 13 years. Macy’s current president, Jeff Gennette, will take over as CEO. Lundgren agreed to stay on...

Retail
’80s Fashion Icon Ralph Lauren Tearing At Seams?
February 03, 2017

Staying relevant and up-to-speed on what’s going on in any industry can prove to be a difficult feat. No other place is this more true than in the fashion industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payment Methods
Bank Of America Increases Its ACH Payment Service Via CashPro
February 03, 2017

Bank of America Merrill Lynch announced Thursday (Feb. 2) that it has substantially increased its international payments capabilities via the bank’s online and file-based banking portal CashPro. In a press release, Bank of America said tens of thousands of CashPro users can now make cross-currency...

Security & Fraud
Five Men In International ATM Hacking Gang Arrested
February 03, 2017

Authorities in Asia and Europe have apprehended five members of an international hacking ring accused of sophisticated attacks on bank ATMs that cost the financial institutions hit about €3 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...